Rights of Pregnant and Parenting Employees

This training will go over the rights of pregnant people and new parents in the workplace. It will cover both California and Federal protections and will discuss newer laws like Title IX updates and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. Attendees will leave the webinar with a better understanding of how to navigate the legal landscape […]

Affordable Child Care Options for California Families

Families with special circumstances (foster care, homelessness, fire damage, and CalWORKs) have rights protected under the law. Child care subsidies can save families thousands of dollars a month. This training will 1) provide information on affordable child care programs available for families, 2) explore how families can choose the best care for their family’s needs, […]

Housing Protections for Child Care Providers

In this Child Care Law Center training, attendees will learn about California housing protections for family child care providers and helpful resources to navigate this topic. Specifically, attendees will learn about the California housing rights that protect family child care providers from: ● Unlawful regulation by cities and counties; ● Housing discrimination by housing providers […]

Fair Housing Advocate Tool Kit

This training will provide an overview of fair housing protections and review the process and legality of conducting investigations and utilizing the administrative complaint process as tools for Fair Housing Advocates. Presenters: Taylor Brewer from the California Women’s Law Center and Maria Callahan of Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California

The Homeless Assistance and Housing Support Programs

The Homeless Assistance and Housing Support Programs provide housing assistance, including financial support, to CalWORKs families experiencing or at risk of homelessness. These programs can offer financial assistance, housing navigation, case management, and credit repair. Watch to learn more about how to access and navigate these essential programs! Presented by Palmer Buchholz of The Public […]

Responding to Bias in the Courtroom

This live presentation will discuss how to respond to biased comments from the bench, coaching self-represented litigants who may hear biased comments, and how to make complaints following bias. The presentation will discuss recognizing and responding to bias in the courtroom. This webinar will be eligible for 1 hour of Recognition and Elimination of Bias […]

California’s Housing Disability Advocacy Program

The Housing Disability Advocacy Program assists individuals who are likely eligible for disability benefits and experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness with applying for disability benefit programs and provides housing assistance to help clients find safe and decent housing that is affordable and sustainable. HDAP offers benefit advocacy, housing assistance, outreach, and case management. Join […]

Working Effectively with Clients with Challenging Behaviors

This training is designed for public interest attorneys who work with low-income clients, including clients with mental health disabilities, who may present with challenging behaviors. To provide effective representation, an advocate needs to respond to these challenges by building trust with their client, providing reasonable accommodations when necessary, and setting professional boundaries. The training will […]